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Title: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: SIR REAL ED on April 07, 2023, 11:05:01 AM: Similar to the other two threads that are currently active........

Based on all the cool bikes that were never sold in America, I could easily list a dozen or more. It will be interesting to read the opinions of others.

This one would be on my list:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TDR_250

I would suggest that it might even be improved (at least in my imagination) by the substitution of the very torquey, air cooled Yamaha 400 Daytona Special motor in place of the water cooled 250 motor.

(https://i.ibb.co/MSs22yQ/yamahatdr250.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MSs22yQ)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Scout63 on April 07, 2023, 11:13:34 AM: I acquired one of my favorites. 1982 Laverda Montjuic 500. It’s in a lot of pieces but the link shows one in fine form.

(https://i.ibb.co/y4yJL6K/8-EB97-E1-A-9-C32-4-C20-A180-06-FA66321667.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y4yJL6K)

(https://i.ibb.co/2vWYscL/7-DACB44-A-17-D4-4-F35-9995-F8-E8-E4206665.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2vWYscL)

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0119-362275/1982-laverda-montjuic/
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: tommy2cyl on April 07, 2023, 11:14:06 AM: Fantic Caballero 500 & now the new 700 with the Yamaha Tenere 7 engine.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 07, 2023, 12:57:09 PM: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_saturno%2050088.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_trx850.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_cx125%2091.htm

I had 2 of the 12 Cagiva Alarossa 350s ever imported, so this one is especially interesting. Everything I wished the AR 350 would have been.
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/cagiva/cagiva_t4_350f%2087.htm

My AR350:

(https://i.ibb.co/hMyCzT8/Cagiva-AR350.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hMyCzT8)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: SIR REAL ED on April 07, 2023, 01:29:13 PM: Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 07, 2023, 12:57:09 PM
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_saturno%2050088.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_trx850.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_cx125%2091.htm

I had 2 of the 12 Cagiva Alarossa 350s ever imported, so this one is especially interesting. Everything I wished the AR 350 would have been.
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/cagiva/cagiva_t4_350f%2087.htm

Charlie,

I can agree with your choice of the TRX and the Saturno. I got to see a couple of the Saturno's while in France along with quite a variety of Gilera & other Italian supermoto bikes of a variety of engine sizes. Long before "Supermoto" was even a word in the US.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: nc43bsa on April 07, 2023, 01:33:56 PM: Yamaha SZR660
Norton F1
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: guzzi ride on April 07, 2023, 03:07:39 PM: Britten
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Matteo on April 07, 2023, 03:33:50 PM: Bellagio
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: twowheeladdict on April 07, 2023, 04:06:42 PM: 10 years ago when I was all Kawasaki I really wanted the W800 to complete the genres of Kawasaki's I owned.

I haven't looked lately at what is offered elsewhere. Seems like mostly small bikes.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Dave Swanson on April 07, 2023, 04:57:43 PM: I had wanted a T3 California for a number of years. For whatever reason Moto Guzzi never sold the T3 California model in the USA, only in Europe. The very few T3 California's that are in the USA were imported by their owners who immigrated, therefore making them very rare over here. With the help of Patrick Hayes I was put into touch with one that was in storage in San Francisco. It had been imported by a Brit in the early 80's.

(https://i.postimg.cc/xdSSjSKn/IMG-6681.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRJ2JXPQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRxkMdpC/IMG-1023-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZYgPgLF)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: john fish on April 07, 2023, 06:01:53 PM: The 2 stroke legends.

(https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Honda%20NS400R%20%205.jpg)

(https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Suzuki%20RG500%20%203.jpg)

(https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Top-Two-Stroke-Motorcycles-3-848x588.jpg)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Guzzidad on April 07, 2023, 07:01:19 PM: I'm with Matteo, Bellagio
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: AJ Huff on April 07, 2023, 08:47:39 PM: Bellagio. +3

-AJ
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: AH Fan on April 07, 2023, 11:40:39 PM: Wouldn't mind having a go on the last generation 1200 Sport 8V........... just to compare it to my N. American version.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Turin on April 08, 2023, 02:37:03 AM: Morini 1200 Corsaro
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Moto_Morini_Corsaro_1200_side.jpg)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: mechanicsavant on April 08, 2023, 07:03:17 AM: Munch-Mamoth
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: SIR REAL ED on April 08, 2023, 08:32:15 AM: Quote from: AJ Huff on April 07, 2023, 08:47:39 PM
Bellagio. +3

-AJ

I had no idea what you insiders were talking about. When in doubt, ask a Duck!

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/moto-guzzi/moto-guzzi-bellagio-2007-2012-buyers-guide

Looks like an interesting concept.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Don G on April 08, 2023, 08:37:46 AM: Moto Guzzi Bellagio as well. DonG
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: JJ on April 08, 2023, 09:31:44 AM: Don't ask me why...but I have always been intrigued by a 250cc JAWA Californian...Funky looking bike for sure... :wink:

(https://i.ibb.co/Qd0TvZy/Screen-Shot-2023-04-08-at-7-29-16-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/Qd0TvZy)

However, back in the day, they did sell a variety of JAWA motocross bikes throughout the USA...
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: inditx on April 08, 2023, 10:49:30 AM: Quote from: Don G on April 08, 2023, 08:37:46 AM
Moto Guzzi Bellagio as well. DonG

:thumb:
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: guzziboy66 on April 08, 2023, 11:21:13 AM: Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 07, 2023, 12:57:09 PM
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_saturno%2050088.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_trx850.htm
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/gilera/gilera_cx125%2091.htm

I had 2 of the 12 Cagiva Alarossa 350s ever imported, so this one is especially interesting. Everything I wished the AR 350 would have been.
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/cagiva/cagiva_t4_350f%2087.htm

My AR350:

(https://i.ibb.co/hMyCzT8/Cagiva-AR350.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hMyCzT8)

Charlie, the TRX is awesome! My friend has one - we think there may only be 2 in the US - but not really sure.

(https://i.ibb.co/y5mFhPw/Yamaha-TRX-850-rev1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y5mFhPw)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: drdwb on April 08, 2023, 01:11:35 PM: 850 Norge, just wondering how handling would be compared to my 07 1200

(https://i.ibb.co/6Yh6gTh/230-D914-D-E338-40-CE-86-A3-54-BE527-FA16-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6Yh6gTh)
850 Norge
https://www.webbikeworld.com/moto-guzzi-norge-850/
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: RinkRat II on April 08, 2023, 04:16:34 PM: (https://i.ibb.co/7CxbQPR/morbidelli-v8-850-profil.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7CxbQPR)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, MORBIDELLI V8

Paul B :boozing:
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Shorty on April 08, 2023, 10:52:29 PM: Not too different from my previous XT 600, but I like the livery:

(https://grafnet.eu/upload/l1920/yamaha_xt_600z_tenere_1990.jpg)
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: s1120 on April 09, 2023, 03:05:32 AM: Quote from: john fish on April 07, 2023, 06:01:53 PM
The 2 stroke legends.

(https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Honda%20NS400R%20%205.jpg)

(https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Suzuki%20RG500%20%203.jpg)

(https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Top-Two-Stroke-Motorcycles-3-848x588.jpg)

Yup, 100% agree!
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: Scout63 on April 09, 2023, 06:36:02 AM: Quote from: RinkRat II on April 08, 2023, 04:16:34 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/7CxbQPR/morbidelli-v8-850-profil.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7CxbQPR)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, MORBIDELLI V8

Paul B :boozing:

Bingo
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: twowheeladdict on April 09, 2023, 08:06:02 AM: Quote from: drdwb on April 08, 2023, 01:11:35 PM
850 Norge, just wondering how handling would be compared to my 07 1200

(https://i.ibb.co/6Yh6gTh/230-D914-D-E338-40-CE-86-A3-54-BE527-FA16-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6Yh6gTh)
850 Norge
https://www.webbikeworld.com/moto-guzzi-norge-850/

That would have captured my interest as a solo tourer.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: et18 on April 09, 2023, 09:06:41 AM: Bellagio and Yamaha MT01.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: SIR REAL ED on April 09, 2023, 09:56:57 AM: Quote from: guzziboy66 on April 08, 2023, 11:21:13 AM
Charlie, the TRX is awesome! My friend has one - we think there may only be 2 in the US - but not really sure.

(https://i.ibb.co/y5mFhPw/Yamaha-TRX-850-rev1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y5mFhPw)

Agree on the TRX! I've lusted after one ever since they came out in the late 1990's. I've seen a total of two for sale since then. A beauty in Syracuse NY about 6 years ago, and this one (which looks a bit hacked to me) currently for sale in NC:

https://www.raleighmotors.org/details/used-1999-yamaha-trx850/91722257
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: LowRyter on April 09, 2023, 06:30:23 PM: I think we've got trips on the 400/500 GP replicas. I'd go with the Gamma.
Title: Re: what is the bike you would like to try out that was never sold in your country?
Post by: guzziboy66 on April 09, 2023, 07:54:27 PM: Quote from: SIR REAL ED on April 09, 2023, 09:56:57 AM
Agree on the TRX! I've lusted after one ever since they came out in the late 1990's. I've seen a total of two for sale since then. A beauty in Syracuse NY about 6 years ago, and this one (which looks a bit hacked to me) currently for sale in NC:

https://www.raleighmotors.org/details/used-1999-yamaha-trx850/91722257

Yikes - Very Hacked!